Basque bare hand
Zabala had to fight hard to subdue Larrazabal (22-17)
In the match played at the Deportivo de Bilbao, Javier Zabala has had to work hard to beat Iker Larrazabal (22-17), a victory that has allowed the Riojano to become the leader of Group B of the Manomanista semifinals with two victories.
On the last day, therefore, Zabala will face Artola, while Larrazabal will measure Peña II.
Sagardui-Gaminde and Ruiz de Infante-Erasun, to the final of the Women's Master's Cup in Navarre
Sagardui and Gaminde have won the ticket after winning Salsamendi and Mendiburu 22-13, and Ruiz de Infante and Erasun, Zabaleta and Arrillaga have qualified after winning 22-19.
Artola went back and beat Peña (22-19)
Although Iñaki Artola has been in trouble, he has gone back to the game and defeated Jon Ander Peña on the second day of the Manomanist quarter-finals (22-19), a victory that allows Artola to play the last day against Zabala, while Peña has a hard time moving forward.
Three pelotaris from Hego Euskal Herria will play for the first time in their history the Trinkete Couples Final
This Sunday, April 26, the final will be played at the Modern Trinkete in Baiona, where the Navarro Espinal and the labortano Ducassou set out as favorites in front of the Vizcaínos Ziarrusta and Ugarte. The final can be followed live on ETB1, ETB2 ON and EITBKirolak.eus.
Laso has prevailed with absolute superiority over Jaka (8-22)
Unai Laso has easily defeated Erik Jaka in the Ogueta on the second day of the Manomanist quarter-finals (8-22), a victory that will allow him to face Darius in two weeks' time and play the semi-final ticket.
Peña is very angry: "There are judges who don't deserve to be where they are."
In the Saturday afternoon match at the Labrit, Jon Ander Peña has finished the match very angry after losing to Javi Zabala (17-22). During the match, the judges have indicated two adhesions, one in 10-10 and one in 17-13; and these have been his statements.
Zabala has turned the game around and won (17-22)
In the match played at the Labrit, Zabala beat Peña (17-22). Although Peña had a five-point advantage in the absence of five, Zabala did not let him do a single bit from then on.
Darius gives an exhibition and crushes champion Altuna in Gernika (8-22)
The Amezketarra has done little to deal with the Riojano game. Darius has played a lot. Altuna has lost.
Darius defeated Jaca with strength (10-22)
Dario Gomez defeated Erik Jaka 10-22 in the Manomanist Group A. Aspe's pelotari has put the match on track from the start and has achieved the first point of the championship without any apparent difficulty.
Altuna took the Couples' rematch against Laso (22-16)
Jokin Altuna has defeated Unai Laso 22-16 in the first match of Manomanista Group A. Despite starting from behind, he has turned the scoreboard around to achieve a solid victory.
Larrazabal defeated Artola in a very tough game (17-22)
Iker Larrazabal has scored his first point in the 2026 Manomanist after defeating Iñaki Artola 17-22. He has always gone ahead on the scoreboard, but he has had to be solid to achieve the victory that has cost him.
Manomanist Championship facing quarter-finals
Erik Jaka has been one of the protagonists of the last day of this weekend's Manomanist Championship after a comeback against Ezkurdia at the end of the game.
Jaca made a big one by turning the game over to Ezkurdia at the last minute (21-22)
Erik Jaka has defeated Joseba Ezkurdia in the 8th finals of the Manomanist Championship played this Saturday in Estella and has qualified for the quarter-finals.
Zabala easily defeated Bakai and went to the quarterfinals (5-22)
Javier Zabala has easily beaten Joanes Bakaikoa in the 8th finals of the Manomanist Championship league in Logroño and has qualified for the quarterfinals (22-5).
Darius will be in the quarter-finals of the Manomanist League after eliminating Elordi (22-6)
Dario Gomez has won Aitor Elordi (22-6) in the 8th finals of the Manomanist Championship league in Labastida, qualifying for the quarterfinals.
Basque selection: "There are eight gold at stake and our goal is to win eight."
Argentina will host the 11th edition of the Absolute World Ball Championships from 6 to 12 April. In Abadiño this Friday was presented the expedition that will travel there.
Manomanist in progress, with Altuna, top favorite, Laso, Artola and Larrazabal at the top of the list
The four will qualify directly for the quarter-finals, where four champions can join in the same group: Laso, Altuna, Elordi and Jaka, if the last two pass the octave round.
Twelve pelotaris will compete in the 2026 Manomanist Championship, which will begin on April 3
The final will be played in the Navarra Arena on May 31. Compared to the 2025 event, Bakaikoa will replace Senar in Baiko and in Aspe there are no changes. In the octaves of the final, the matches will be: Dario-Elordi, Bakaikoa-Zabala, Peña II-P.
Jon Ander Albisu: "We won that favorite sign because of the level we showed on the court."
We interviewed Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu in Ataun one day after winning the Couples Championship. Although the celebrations lasted, both pelotaris are happy and proud.
The Ataun paid a warm tribute to Albisu
The poor weather has not disappointed the reception. The aurresku has been danced to him and the bertsolaris have also dedicated verses to him. The great surprise has been given to the ataundarra pelotari by Unai Laso, who did not expect the striker to participate in the tribute. Albisu has been "very grateful" to his people.